Senator Tim Kaine, Congressman Bobby Scott and Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander, as well as other regional business leaders, came together to tour Norfolk’s Fairwinds Landing March 19.
Fairwinds Landing aims to become a world-class Marine Logistics Center that provides home ported companies and their customers a competitive advantage to succeed in the industries that are the most synergistic with Virginia’s strengths – offshore wind, shipbuilding and repair, and transportation and logistics.
Hampton Roads sits at the intersection of defense and energy, serving as a critical hub where national security and energy security converge through its dual-use infrastructure supporting both military and renewable energy operations.
The visit included a hard hat tour of the Dominion Monitoring & Coordination Center, currently under construction, and Newport News Shipbuilding’s new Norfolk Campus.
The tour group also took a ride onto Pier P to view offshore wind vessels, Portsmouth Marine Terminal across the water and the broader facility.
Discussions highlighted Fairwinds Landing’s vital role in supporting offshore wind operations.
Following the tour, a roundtable featuring key industry leaders explored the region’s potential to drive economic growth and sustainability.
Special thanks to those who participated in this discussion:
- Patrick Roberts, City of Norfolk
- Doug Smith, Hampton Roads Alliance
- Jerry Miller & Mike Hopkins, Fairwinds Landing
- Josh Bennett & Bill Murray, Dominion Energy
- Shannon Pierce, Virginia Natural Gas
- Randall Crutchfield, Colonna’s Shipyard
- Cullen Glass, Newport News Shipbuilding
- Barb Nelson, Port of Virginia
- Ben Jealous, Sierra Club
Together, these leaders are shaping the future of Hampton Roads!
